Volleyball roundup: Wellsville, Arkport/Canaseraga score wins

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Dec 10, 2017 at 12:29 PMDec 10, 2017 at 12:30 PM

WELLSVILLE — There was no better way to start an Allegany County title defense for the Lions than in sweeping fashion, as Wellsville brought out the brooms in its first match of the season, sweeping Genesee Valley on Friday by a 25-19, 25-15, 25-23 count.

“The guys played well. I was nervous going in, not having a scrimmage or anything, and GV having a win already,” Wellsville coach Damon Counterman said. “I hope we can continue to build. We had some good things happen, and some sloppy things happen. Hopefully we can improve off that, and the defense still needs some work too. We definitely got burned a couple times in the back court, but we got the W.”

Max Johnson had the hot hand for the Lions (1-0), collecting 10 kills and a block. Logan Gough added six kills, five digs, three aces and three blocks. Setter Hunter Payne was busy up front, providing 13 assists and seven digs on defense.

Hunter Jones collected 10 digs and two aces to lead the Jaguars (1-1). Zach Deichmann led the offense with seven kills, 10 assists and one block. Landon Mapes had five kills, three digs and two aces.

Both teams will finish the home-and-home in Belmont on Monday.

Arkport/Canaseraga 3, Cuba-Rushford 1

CUBA – Every set was decided by five points or less at Cuba-Rushford on Friday. When it was all said and done, Arkport/Canaseraga came out on top with a four-set win by a 25-23, 20-25, 26-24, 27-25 count.

“It was so close,” said C-R co-coach Colston Hillman. “Three of the four sets went to extra sets. It went right up to the end. Even though we lost, it was a fun game. It’s one of those edge of your seat games. They dug the ball so well, and they kept it alive no matter what. They did a good job covering the court.”

Matt McHale led Arkport/Canaseraga (2-0) with nine assists at the net, six blocks and three kills. Jim Griffin added nine assists, nine service points and one ace. Shane Griffin had nine service points of his own, along with seven assists and one ace.

Francisco Rosario paced the Rebels (0-3) with 12 kills and three blocks. Robert Gadd added 10 kills and a block. Setter Nate Sage provided 18 assists up front with three kills and a block.

Both teams are back in action Tuesday, when Arkport/Canaseraga hosts Bolivar-Richburg and Cuba-Rushford visits Wellsville.

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